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Dormitory Dearest
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Having just started her freshman year at college, Natasha Blake has a lot of issues to deal with. She's kind of a geek, she’s a bit anxious, and… oh, she's got this feeling that maybe she prefers girls over boys. Learning to accept how she feels isn’t the easiest thing in the world for Natasha.
Enter Hosannah. Bright, funny, pretty, a junior living in Natasha's dorm. Hosannah is a girl who knows who she is and what she wants. But she’s been burned in the past, and Natasha’s uncertainty isn’t something Hosannah has time for.
Coming-of-age indecision peppered with a dash of anxiety can really throw a girl for a loop. Does Natasha’s answer live just two floors up?
Having just started her freshman year at college, Natasha Blake has a lot of issues to deal with. She's kind of a geek, she’s a bit anxious, and… oh, she's got this feeling that maybe she prefers girls over boys. Learning to accept how she feels isn’t the easiest thing in the world for Natasha.
Enter Hosannah. Bright, funny, pretty, a junior living in Natasha's dorm. Hosannah is a girl who knows who she is and what she wants. But she’s been burned in the past, and Natasha’s uncertainty isn’t something Hosannah has time for.
Coming-of-age indecision peppered with a dash of anxiety can really throw a girl for a loop. Does Natasha’s answer live just two floors up?
231 pages, ebook
First published March 14, 2016
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February 1, 2020
so it's biphobic, compares lesbianism to prostitution, & claims everyone should know if they're a lesbian by like 18........
Rep: lesbian mc with social anxiety, lesbian li
Rep: lesbian mc with social anxiety, lesbian li
August 20, 2019
Surprisingly fun to read....
Before picking up this genre,I was not sure whether i would like it or not.Nico is my 1st author in this genre and I am liking her writing style.
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The author successfully bond different aspects of college life in a shot fun novel and mixed romance in it..
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Liked it ...
Before picking up this genre,I was not sure whether i would like it or not.Nico is my 1st author in this genre and I am liking her writing style.
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The author successfully bond different aspects of college life in a shot fun novel and mixed romance in it..
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Liked it ...
January 8, 2020
Most of my rating is because I saw a lot of the personality in the characters matching my partner and I’s relationship/personalities. So it was really enjoyable and cool to read part of “us” in a book. It’s nice to read something that pretty accurately describes the stressful world of discovering your sexuality and how amazing it feels to be you. PLUS their relationship is cute, respectful, and does get you a lil’ hot-n-bothered. I won’t lie haha
However, I do hope this was one of the author’s first books and she has gotten better at writing with every book she’s released. It was pretty frustrating to see improper grammar and countless misspellings every 10 pages. Example: tress, instead of trees, words clearly not deleted when the sentence was rewritten, and key words completely missing from a sentence.
In all I believe the author should make sure to proofread and maybe run her work through Word or Grammarly. Just over all keep writing because her story telling will improve.
However, I do hope this was one of the author’s first books and she has gotten better at writing with every book she’s released. It was pretty frustrating to see improper grammar and countless misspellings every 10 pages. Example: tress, instead of trees, words clearly not deleted when the sentence was rewritten, and key words completely missing from a sentence.
In all I believe the author should make sure to proofread and maybe run her work through Word or Grammarly. Just over all keep writing because her story telling will improve.
January 28, 2017
Really enjoyed reading this coming of age / coming out story involving two college girls. It was delightful and truly a very sweet romance. As I had originally hoped, it did bring back many happy memories! My freshman roommate was somewhat butch, dominant, and athletic while I was quiet, submissive, and studious. We were quickly attracted to one another in spite of our differences, developed a fun, exciting, and loving relationship that year, and still keep in touch [please, please don't tell my current partner]. Even though we could make out in our dorm room, both of us also loved to find different places around campus. The thought of getting caught was erotically intoxicating;) The author, Nicolette Dane, certainly displayed her wonderful ability to develop believable characters and the pace of the book is perfect. XOXOXOs to Nicolette for creating this tale of young F/F love:)
February 1, 2020
Natasha enters college with an anxiety disorder and a good amount of social anxiety. She knows she is a lesbian but is frightened to admit it to anyone. Then she meets Hosannah, a junior who is out. While the two begin to explore a relationship, Natasha's anxiety and fear remain an obstacle.
It was hard to like Natasha or to understand what Hosannah saw in her, even though the two had a "why do you like me" conversation twice in the book. I just couldn't see the chemistry. I'd contrast this with Nicole Pyland's book, All the Love Songs, where the MC with social anxiety was much more sympathetic and likable.
It was hard to like Natasha or to understand what Hosannah saw in her, even though the two had a "why do you like me" conversation twice in the book. I just couldn't see the chemistry. I'd contrast this with Nicole Pyland's book, All the Love Songs, where the MC with social anxiety was much more sympathetic and likable.
June 11, 2018
Excellent!
This is a very well written coming-of-age story. While Natasha struggles with accepting her sexuality and tries to deal with the extreme anxiety caused by the repression of her true self, she finds strength in her friends. The characters are well developed and the storyline flows easily along as Natasha travels along the road to self-discovery. This book should be added to your must-read list.
This is a very well written coming-of-age story. While Natasha struggles with accepting her sexuality and tries to deal with the extreme anxiety caused by the repression of her true self, she finds strength in her friends. The characters are well developed and the storyline flows easily along as Natasha travels along the road to self-discovery. This book should be added to your must-read list.
February 14, 2020
We all need a Hosannah
Finding oneself can be a scary journey especially when we feel no one is on our side add in a religious family and living in your own head it's a recipe for disaster.
College is a wild ride and Tasha found her way with a little help from the woman she loves and didn't realize she needed. It's a good coming of acceptance story it just needs some editing
Finding oneself can be a scary journey especially when we feel no one is on our side add in a religious family and living in your own head it's a recipe for disaster.
College is a wild ride and Tasha found her way with a little help from the woman she loves and didn't realize she needed. It's a good coming of acceptance story it just needs some editing
January 11, 2022
Sweet
Such a sweet story of awakening! From my vantage point of 70 years of age, I remembered those early days in college, away from home for the first time, and feeling wobbly on my young lesbian legs. Coming out is not easy, and as I read this book, I wished we could all find the confidence to believe in our worthiness … and the worthiness of others. Loved the book!
Such a sweet story of awakening! From my vantage point of 70 years of age, I remembered those early days in college, away from home for the first time, and feeling wobbly on my young lesbian legs. Coming out is not easy, and as I read this book, I wished we could all find the confidence to believe in our worthiness … and the worthiness of others. Loved the book!
March 3, 2021
Very much a coming-out story in a sense that there is a lot dealing with the relationshi between Hosannah and Tasha. It is in 1st person in Tasha's perspective so there isn't as much coming from Hosannah's end except for what we're being told through Tasha. Enjoyable.
June 16, 2019
Fun, cute self discovery story
It was a very enjoyable & easy to read as the story developed & unfolded with a good cast of characters.
It was a very enjoyable & easy to read as the story developed & unfolded with a good cast of characters.
July 2, 2019
Dormitory Deareat
A good read. Full of emotions and drama. The characters are realistic and the plot was good. A good insight into a different lifestyle
A good read. Full of emotions and drama. The characters are realistic and the plot was good. A good insight into a different lifestyle
May 12, 2020
Very sweet story
I really liked this story, very endearing characters. Short story but sweet. Would have liked an epilogue about a later time in their lives.
I really liked this story, very endearing characters. Short story but sweet. Would have liked an epilogue about a later time in their lives.
January 20, 2022
Feel good read.
There is nothing to hate about this book, beautiful characters and the plot is not bad at all. I think for young adult it's so perfect.
There is nothing to hate about this book, beautiful characters and the plot is not bad at all. I think for young adult it's so perfect.
February 5, 2020
Definitely a coming of age/coming out story. Tasha, a freshman in college, is so uncertain about her feelings, but Hosannah, an upperclassman helps her deal with them. This was a sweet story with endearing characters - perfect for a younger audience!
November 15, 2016
Love the book!!!
I found this book so illuminating. I wish I would have been able to have this experience in college. I was able to understand exactly what Tasha was going through. I also loved that the main characters name is the same as mine. It was like this was my story told by someone else. However, I didn't experience the whole coming out in college, but I did fight the feelings I had just like Tasha did, so I truly loved the story and the journey. Easy to relate to for me. Thank you for writing this story. Loved it!!!!
I found this book so illuminating. I wish I would have been able to have this experience in college. I was able to understand exactly what Tasha was going through. I also loved that the main characters name is the same as mine. It was like this was my story told by someone else. However, I didn't experience the whole coming out in college, but I did fight the feelings I had just like Tasha did, so I truly loved the story and the journey. Easy to relate to for me. Thank you for writing this story. Loved it!!!!
May 20, 2016
Sensitive and Sensual
I liked the great storyline and the quick pace. The main characters were fully developed and easy to follow, but not predictable. Any reader will probably reflect on their college/high school days and find parallels. While this story deals with the trials and tribulations of two young lesbians, this can be a good read for gay or straight, as well as male or female.
I liked the great storyline and the quick pace. The main characters were fully developed and easy to follow, but not predictable. Any reader will probably reflect on their college/high school days and find parallels. While this story deals with the trials and tribulations of two young lesbians, this can be a good read for gay or straight, as well as male or female.
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